Outdoor Notes: Dec. 16-23

Children in kindergarten through 3rd grade can enjoy some winter-time fun when school is out from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Dec. 26-28.

Seek birds at James Baird State Park - James Baird State Park, 122 Freedom Road, Pleasant Valley. 9 a.m. Dec. 19. A field trip to James Baird State Park with the Waterman Bird Club. Meet at restaurant parking lot.Call Carol at 845-452-7619. www.watermanbirdclub.org.

Beary Merry Holiday - Bear Mountain State Park, Palisades Interstate Park Commission, Bear Mountain. 10:30 a.m. Dec. 22. Bring the family to Trailside Museums and Zoo to make tasty holiday snacks for the black bears. At 11 a.m., the holiday celebration will be in full swing when they unwrap their gift boxes full of delicious holiday treats. You'll also discover how the rest of our native animals prepare for winter. The zoo and park are beautiful this time of year, so take advantage of the day to stroll the nature trails and explore our museums. Parking at Bear Mountain State Park is $8. There is no admission fee for Trailside Museum and Zoo.For more information, call 845-786-2701, Ext. 293.

Jenny Lane Loop Hike - Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Route 44/55, New Paltz. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 23. Explore the Old Wawarsing Turnpike and stroll along Jenny Lane hiking trail, which traverses a section of forest that was burned in the Overlooks Wildfire of 2008. Along this approximately four-mile-long hike, participants will visit two vastly different ecological communities and learn about the plants and animals that live here. If the stream is passable, participants will return via the Mossy Glen hiking trail. This hike does include some hills and stream crossings. Parking is $8 per car. Pre-registration is required; call 845-255-0752.

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Outdoor Notes: Dec. 16-23

Seek birds at James Baird State Park ? James Baird State Park, 122 Freedom Road, Pleasant Valley. 9 a.m. Dec. 19. A field trip to James Baird State Park with the Waterman Bird Club. Meet at